Lu Mingfei nodded, forcing a smile. "Yes, it's done. But... I met a very strange person."

"A strange person?" Chu Zihang raised an eyebrow slightly.

Lu Mingfei said in a low voice, "His name is Tian, ​​someone... related to the Dragon Clan. I don't know who he is, but he is very strong, terrifyingly strong."

Chu Zihang's gaze sharpened instantly. He remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "I will report this. As for you... rest first. Some things are happening in the academy, and you may soon understand Tian's true purpose."

The morning at Kassel College was as usual. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on the stone steps of the campus. A few pigeons flew by in the distance, and the air was filled with tranquility and an academic atmosphere. However, Lu Mingfei's heart was heavy; his thoughts were still troubled by the battle and the appearance of the sky.

Chu Zihang stood to the side, his gaze calm yet sharp, seemingly waiting for further explanation. Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell Chu Zihang everything he had seen and heard.

“Tian is not just an ordinary dragon slayer,” Lu Mingfei said in a low voice. “He seems to… possess the power of the dragon race.”

Chu Zihang frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, "The power of the Dragon Clan?"

Lu Mingfei nodded, recalling Tian's silver eyes and his ruthlessness and precision in battle. "His relationship with the dragons seems complicated. I don't know how he obtained that power, but his abilities far exceed those of ordinary people—even the standards of our academy."

Chu Zihang fell into a brief silence. He knew all too well that although Kassel College had always fought against the dragons, any force associated with dragons had to be treated with caution. A dragon slayer possessing dragon power—that was a dangerous existence no matter what.

“Some things have indeed happened at the academy recently,” Chu Zihang finally spoke, his voice low. “The movements of the Dragon Clan have become increasingly frequent, and some people are beginning to suspect that there may be Dragon Clan infiltration within the academy. Your intelligence may accelerate the process of some decisions.”

Lu Mingfei was taken aback, a sense of unease rising within him. "Internal infiltration? You mean, there are dragons lurking within the academy?"

Chu Zihang nodded slightly, his tone heavy, "That's possible. The academy's higher-ups have already begun an investigation. The Tian you mentioned... if he's related to the Dragon Clan, he might be one of the keys to these events."

Lu Mingfei's heart raced, and he vaguely sensed that things were more complicated than he had imagined. He had thought this mission was just a routine dragon-slaying operation, but he hadn't expected that so many conspiracies and threats were hidden behind it.

"So what should we do now?" Lu Mingfei couldn't help but ask, his voice tinged with tension.

“Continue to observe,” Chu Zihang said calmly. “The academy will handle these matters. Your task is to remain vigilant and pay close attention to everything around you, especially any movements concerning Tian.”

Lu Mingfei nodded helplessly, but a sense of anxiety welled up inside him. He wanted to know more about the heavens, but the dangers and unknowns involved made it difficult for him to approach them easily.

A few days later, the library of Kassel College

Lu Mingfei sat in a corner of the library, surrounded by thick stacks of books and documents. He had spent several days trying to gather more clues about the power of the Heavenly Dragon Clan, but progress was slow.

"The power of the dragons... what exactly is going on?" Lu Mingfei muttered to himself, flipping through an ancient scroll, trying to find some clues.

Just as he was lost in thought, a familiar voice came from behind him.

"What are you looking for?"

Lu Mingfei turned around abruptly and saw the white-haired boy standing behind him, his gaze calm and profound. Tian Yi was still wearing a black trench coat, his silver eyes particularly dazzling in the dim light.

"My God!" Lu Mingfei stood up in surprise. "You... what are you doing here?"

Tian stepped forward, glanced casually at the books on the table, and said indifferently, "It seems you are quite interested in my affairs."

Lu Mingfei smiled awkwardly, trying to hide his nervousness. "Uh, many people in the academy are interested in you. Your affair with the dragons... the truth is too mysterious."

Tian did not respond, but stared at Lu Mingfei with cold eyes, as if assessing whether he was worth continuing the conversation.

“I just want to know,” Lu Mingfei continued, forcing himself to speak, “why did you slay dragons? If you really have some kind of connection with the dragon race, why are you fighting against them? Who exactly are you?”

The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Tian's eyes changed slightly, revealing a hint of cold sharpness. But just when Lu Mingfei thought he wouldn't answer, Tian suddenly spoke.

“I never need to explain my actions to anyone.” His voice was low and cold. “But I can tell you one thing—I slay dragons not to save humanity, nor for so-called justice.”

Lu Mingfei frowned, his doubts deepening. "Why is that?"

Tian's gaze deepened, as if piercing through time and space, landing on a distant past. "The existence of the dragon race is a curse, and I have a responsibility to end it all. Whether for them, or for... myself."

Lu Mingfei was completely confused, but he could sense the deep pain and helplessness in Tian's words. This feeling contrasted sharply with his cold exterior, as if beneath his indifferent shell lay a complex and heavy past.

"A curse? A responsibility?" Lu Mingfei asked tentatively. "Were you forced to slay the dragon?"

Tian gave a cold laugh, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "I'm doing what I have to do. Just like you can't escape your fate."

Lu Mingfei wanted to refute, but he was speechless. He knew that he was nothing more than a pawn of Kassel College, pushed around by fate. And the sense of destiny in the Heavenly Eye seemed to be much heavier than anything he was enduring.

“You’ll never understand,” Tian said calmly, “but that doesn’t matter.”

After saying that, Tian turned and left, as if he had never intended to stay there for long. Lu Mingfei stood there blankly, watching Tian's departing figure, his heart filled with unresolved questions.

He knew that Tian was hiding too many secrets. And these secrets might be the key to Kassel College, or even the entire Dragon War.

The atmosphere in the library gradually quieted down, and Tian's figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, as if he had never truly existed.

Lu Mingfei remained standing in the same spot, Tian's words echoing in his mind: "I slay dragons not to save humanity, nor for so-called justice."

This chilling declaration sent a shiver down his spine, as if some invisible force in the world was controlling everyone's fate, and Tian had long understood this, yet chose to bear it all.

A few days later, in the underground conference room of Kassel College

Lu Mingfei was summoned to a secret meeting. Besides him, Chu Zihang, Xia Mi, and several high-ranking members were also present. The meeting room was dimly lit, and a tense atmosphere permeated the air.

“As everyone knows, the Dragon Clan’s activities have become increasingly frequent recently,” Chu Zihang stated calmly, standing in the center of the conference room. “The intelligence we have gathered indicates that a hidden force is manipulating the resurgence of these Dragon Clan members, and their target may be our academy.”

Lu Mingfei frowned. Although he had already guessed that something was amiss, his heart still sank when he heard these words. The conspiracy behind the academy was far deeper than he had imagined.

“Tian is also part of it,” Chu Zihang continued, turning his gaze to Lu Mingfei. “According to your report, he has unusual connections with the Dragon Clan, but we still cannot determine his true motives. The Academy suspects that he is not just an independent actor, but may be related to a larger force.”

“A larger force?” Lu Mingfei’s heart skipped a beat. “You mean, an organization is controlling him?”

“That’s possible.” Chu Zihang nodded calmly. “The academy’s higher-ups are on high alert regarding him. But at the same time, we need more information.”

A brief silence fell over the meeting room. Lu Mingfei knew that everyone's eyes were on him. He had just had a few brief encounters with Tian, ​​and although he had obtained some vague clues, it was far from enough to uncover Tian's secret.

"So, what should I do next?" Lu Mingfei asked in a low voice, a hint of nervousness flashing in his eyes.

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